Which of the following statements regarding antibody function is FALSE?

A) They can prevent virus attachment to host cells.
B) They can facilitate phagocyte attack on bacteria with a capsule (glycocalyx).
C) They can penetrate host cells to bind intracellular antigens.
D) They can facilitate cytotoxic attack by natural killer lymphocytes.
E) They can bind more than one pathogen at a time, forming complexes.


C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Elements of Adaptive Immunity
Learning Outcome: 16.18

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